---
title: "Marking and Guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery - FY 25/26"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0691bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-05"
---

# Marking and Guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery - FY 25/26

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0691bd

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## Summary

The procurement process for marking and guarding the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery for the financial year 2025-2026 was initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority located in Southampton, UK. The contract pertains to miscellaneous services in the waters near Sheerness, Kent, and was concluded using a direct procurement method, applying the legal basis outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54, under a scenario that did not require competitive tendering due to its below-threshold valuation. The award was finalised on 10th March 2026, with the contract spanning from 11th to 18th March 2026. The supplier for this contract is the Port of Sheerness.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs, particularly those equipped to provide services in maritime security and local logistical support. Engaging in such contracts could expand business portfolios for companies operating within the services industry, especially those based in or around the Kent area. The direct procurement method highlights the necessity for businesses to maintain strong relations with public authorities to access similar non-competitive contracts in the future. Successful participation in this type of contract could lead to increased visibility and credibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Marking and Guarding of wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery for the financial year 01/04/2025- 31/03/2026 , which lies in the waters near Sheerness in Kent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041165-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,983 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORT OF SHEERNESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98300000 - Miscellaneous services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041165-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041165-2026
  5th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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